Workshops & Experiences

Art as a way in.

Designed experiences for groups, teams, and individuals — built around making things together.

There’s a maker in all of us. Come meet yours.

Master Certified Professional Coach — Certified Life Coach Institute

Some of the best things happen when people make something together. John designs art experiences for all kinds of groups — a relaxed evening with wine and cheese, a bridal party, a team that needs a fresh way to connect, or individuals working through something personal. Experience how art can get you somewhere words don’t.

John holds a professional coaching certification and advanced training in group therapy methodology. He weaves together creativity coaching, group dynamics, and problem-solving into experiences that are genuinely fun and quietly transformative. Adults, teenagers, corporate teams, community groups — the work meets people where they are.

Programs

What we offer.

Adults — any group size—2–4 hours

Social Art Evenings

A relaxed, guided art-making evening — wine, cheese, good company, and something to take home. No experience needed. These work beautifully for friend groups, date nights, neighborhood gatherings, or anyone who just wants a creative night out.

Outcomes

No art experience required
All materials provided
Everyone leaves with a finished piece
Hosted at your venue or John's studio

Bridal parties, birthdays, milestones—2–4 hours

Celebrations & Parties

Bridal showers, bachelorette parties, milestone birthdays — art-making is a surprisingly great way to mark an occasion. Everyone participates, everyone creates something personal, and the energy in the room is unlike anything else.

Outcomes

Customizable to the occasion and group
Keepsake pieces for every participant
Collaborative or individual formats available
Can incorporate themes, colors, or personal imagery

Corporate teams, organizations, community groups—

Team Building & Group Dynamics

Drawing on group therapy methodology and creativity coaching, these sessions use art-making as a vehicle for real connection, communication, and problem-solving. Teams come away with more than a painting — they come away with a different way of working together.

Outcomes

Builds genuine trust and communication
Uncovers creative capacity in unexpected ways
Grounded in group dynamics and coaching methodology
Practical and lasting — not just a fun afternoon

Youth organizations, adult groups—

Youth Organizations & Adult Groups

John works with established youth organizations and adult groups — not one-on-one with minors. For youth organizations, experiences are designed in partnership with group leaders. For adults, individual sessions and small groups are available, focused on personal growth, creative confidence, and self-expression through making.

Outcomes

Youth programs designed with organization leaders
Adult individual and small group sessions available
Builds creative confidence and self-expression
Safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment

Credentials

More than a fun afternoon.

Master Certified Professional CoachICF-accredited
Advanced Group Therapy MethodologyGraduate-level training
40+ Years of Creative PracticeApplied across architecture, fine art, and design
Graduate Education — 9 Years of Higher StudyBachelor's and Master's degrees: Furman University, UNT, UNM, NMHU

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Tell me about your group.

Every experience is designed around the people in the room. Whether it’s six friends on a Friday night or a company of sixty, the conversation starts the same way — what do you want people to feel when they leave?

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